The current generation of BMW X5 was released in 2018 and has maintained a fairly good sales performance, with global sales of 200,000 units in 2021. It has been 3 years since its original publication, almost to meet the time of small changes, according to the report of foreign media BMW Blog, BMW wants to wait until this generation of X5 is 4 years old before launching, and it is expected to be listed around April 2023. Not only that, BMW will also take the opportunity of this small change to release a new model of the M60i.
It is understood that BMW is currently engaged in the development of an engine code-named S68, which is expected to replace the N63 engine that has been used since 2008. The S68 is a twin-turbo V8 engine, and while there's not much detail to know right now, considering the carbon reduction pressure that automakers need to face, the S68 is likely to be aided by a light oil-powered system. There are also rumors that the S68 engine has a maximum horsepower of 535 horses.
The N63 engine now has a displacement of 4.4 liters, uses twin-turbo technology, and can produce 523 horsepower and 750 Nm. meter torque. If the rumors are true, the new V8 engine that BMW is going to use is expected to boost its power by about 12 horsepower. Also because of the rising momentum, the original M50i should be changed to M60i.
In addition, the B58 engine power of the entry-level sports model X5 xDrive40i will also be improved, possibly reaching the spectrum of 370 horsepower; the maximum output of the X5 xDrive45e plug-in oil-electric hybrid system will also have the opportunity to soar from 389 horsepower to nearly 100 horses to about 480 horses; the diesel engine B57 will usher in a third technical upgrade although it has not launched a new version.
It's worth noting that BMW doesn't usually make obvious cosmetic changes to small makeovers, but judging by the spy photos that have flowed out, the minor X5 seems to have undergone a revamp on a certain scale, including longer and narrower headlights, a slightly wider water tank shroud, and a bumper design that seems to be able to see some of the 5 Series LCI design elements published last year.